True Solution of the Sword Dao
Chapter 345 - 324 Teleportation 2

Chapter 345: Chapter 324 Teleportation 2

On the side, Chen Fengnan quietly explained to Lin Fei, "Lord Akros is a powerful Class B Strongman and also a member of the Elders’ Council of Cloud City."

A woman on Nailisha’s left also performed the same courtesy, her voice very gentle.

"I am Zhou Sixue. My grandfather is Lord Zhou Chuanzong."

On the right was a man, handsome, with a curl hanging along his cheek and a long ponytail tied at the back of his head, giving off the feel of an artist.

"I am Lin Qishan. Deputy City Lord Lin Xiuyan is my aunt," the man said with a smile. "Lord Zhou Chuanzong and my aunt Lin Xiuyan are both powerful Class B Strongmen."

Chen Fengnan walked up to the trio and slightly spread his arms.

"Welcome to join us."

"We haven’t seen a pure-blood companion for a long time. I heard that there are some in the first and second-tier cities, and definitely many in the main city, but our roots are here, and almost no pure-blood Class D strongmen are willing to come here."

"We only accept pure-blood Class D companions who are also from the Military," Nailisha said with a smile. "This is also why our numbers are very few. However, each of us has enough prideful capital behind us, whether in background or strength. Every pure-blood that joins us has at least one aspect to be proud of. This is the biggest difference between us and those mixed-blood scum and the lower-class."

A smile appeared on Lin Fei’s face.

"I’m glad to meet you. Although it’s our first meeting, unlike others, you give me a very warm feeling."

"Me too," Metal also spoke softly, never overstepping when Lin Fei was present.

"Now we are just making preliminary introductions. Once we set off, you must move together with us. As pure-bloods, we have many privileges and a high social status, but those damned mixed breeds and lower-class scum will also secretly look for chances to undermine us, so it’s best for us to act together," Nailisha said earnestly.

"Alright," Lin Fei nodded readily. These people must be members of what is called the Crown Prince Party or Princess Party in Cloud City. Lin Fei didn’t expect that the Inner World still harbored such racial discrimination between pure-bloods and mixed-bloods.

"Lord, no wonder Earth’s strongmen don’t want to return after entering the Inner World. It turns out pure-blood Earthlings have such a high social status here. It’s completely different from sneaking around on Earth," Metal communicated telepathically.

Lin Fei nodded slightly. "Indeed, the contrast between the two places is too great. Here, pure-bloods can insult others openly. If this is what they do in public, one can only imagine what they do in secret. Only a top-tier society with extremely strong and long-lived powers can give rise to such social hierarchies. If it weren’t for the suppression by top-tier pure-blood strength, this class system likely wouldn’t have formed. It’s good for us though — these people with strong backgrounds and powerful influences can provide us with convenience, right?"

"Indeed," Metal agreed. "The purple raw ore and other energy stone resources we need might be obtainable through them."

The two people chatted with the four others while waiting for the time to pass, waiting for the gathering time mentioned by that military officer earlier.

Clearly, apart from their small group, the other ten or so new recruits all kept their distance from them as if Lin Fei and his group were some kind of flood or fierce beast.

While Lin Fei was talking with Chen Fengnan and Nailisha, he also noticed the surroundings. There seemed to be a great divide between the mixed-blood new recruits and the natives called lower-class people; the mixed-bloods looked down on the lower-class people, similar to their relationship with the pure-bloods.

Perhaps noticing that Metal and Lin Fei frequently looked around, Nailisha smiled and said, "What is it? Are you two interested in any of the new recruits around here? Feilin, you can freely choose, and so can Metal, whether male or female. It might be a bit troublesome with mixed-bloods, but lower-class scum you needn’t worry about at all. They will generally be very willing to become your servants, and if they can have offspring, they can move up to mixed-blood status, garnering better social welfare and status."

Lin Fei heard the brutal disparity between the classes in Nailisha’s words. However, he did not make any further comments, simply declining politely.

"Nothing much, just casually observing," he said.

The group waited in this eerie atmosphere.

After more than an hour, more people gradually gathered around. The military officer in the dark red uniform appeared again.

"Alright, everyone get ready to enter the Teleportation Tower. We will transport ten people at a time in batches."

Nailisha quietly spoke into Lin Fei’s ear, "This officer is also pure-blood, and also one of our Pureblood Party people. If you have any requests or conflicts with others, he will also support us."

"Is that so?" Lin Fei subtly shifted his position, keeping his composure.

Nailisha giggled and slowly walked away.

As the crowd moved, Chen Fengnan led the way at the front, and Lin Fei mingled with the group as they walked towards the Teleportation Tower.

The white Teleportation Tower looked like a bare spire striking into the sky, but entering from the base of the tower revealed a spacious plaza inside, surrounded by spiral staircases continuously extending upwards to the top of the tower.

The center of the plaza featured a fountain, its white spray bringing bursts of coolness throughout the tower.

Workers in white uniforms frequently moved in and out of the rooms along the walls.

The officer led everyone up the stairs.

Nailisha voluntarily walked to Lin Fei’s right side, while the person in golden clothing laughingly stepped aside.

"Can you tell me what brought you to Cloud City?" Nailisha gently took Lin Fei’s elbow and whispered.

"For the Energy Stones. My abilities have reached a bottleneck and need a breakthrough, so here I am." Lin Fei did not hide his intentions, an original reason for most of Earth’s strong to enter the Inner World.

"You’ll soon no longer want to go back," giggled Nailisha, slightly pressing Lin Fei’s elbow with her ample chest.

"We’ll have to see about that," Lin Fei smiled.

In his view, if he could obtain Raw Ore from this Nailisha, it wouldn’t matter. Any method would do as long as it served his purpose. However, considering the high value of Purple Raw Ore, even the Princess Party probably wouldn’t use such rare material frivolously.

The group spiraled up the stairs and finally reached the tower’s peak after about half an hour.

Atop the tower was a spacious platform with a black metal floor, housing a small formation made of five black stone columns, each etched with faint, bizarre symbols and clad in a silver-white protective shell resembling armor. The shining symbols consistently emitted tiny white lights, which the silver armor gathered into beams shining at the center of the columnar formation, where five beams converged into one.

A massive, terrifying energy aura continually permeated the entire platform.

Lin Fei sensed the aura. It was merely at D-level in quality but its quantity was astonishingly overwhelming, like an ocean.

Several other groups were already queued beside the stone column formation, apparently waiting for teleportation from other entrances.

Lin Fei and his companions were assigned to the last position, waiting for teleportation.

"This mission is likely to be highly dangerous, but is mandatory. Thus, no one is allowed to withdraw, including the purebloods," the leading officer shouted. "However, purebloods may also receive an extra quota of Energy Stones required for urgent situations. Additionally, all spoils of war during the mission will belong to the individual purebloods. Those who need to apply, come over. I’ve brought some shares of Energy Stones."

His gaze directly turned towards Chen Fengnan and Nailisha.

Several purebloods actively stepped forward to apply for Energy Stones.

Lin Fei felt a slight stir in his heart and was the third to step forward.

"Officer, may I apply for Purple Raw Ore?"

"Purple? You are seeking a breakthrough?" the officer nodded in admiration. "You can, but only one piece." He winked at Lin Fei as he slipped a piece of Purple Raw Ore into his hand, and from the angle hidden from the crowd, slid out two more pieces.

"All right, once you get yours, leave. There are others waiting," the officer said sternly.

Lin Fei caught the Raw Ore and stored it, naturally smiled at the officer, and returned to his previous position.

The one in gold had gone to receive theirs first, but only got one piece. Nailisha walked over to Lin Fei, gave a secretive smile, and discreetly gestured the number three with her fingers.

Lin Fei immediately understood that this woman had put in a word for him in advance.

"Four pieces of Purple Raw Ore, one more piece should just barely suffice," Lin Fei estimated in his mind based on his previous usage. Other people needed just one piece for a chance at a breakthrough, but much more was necessary for him, which he determined was likely due to the immense True Force within his body, leading to the insufficient effect of the Purple Raw Ore.

However, both were unaware of the dark look in the eyes of Lin Qishan, who stood beside them, also a pureblood.

"Nailisha... no one can take you away from me..." Lin Qishan’s face remained smiling, as if the moment of darkness had been mere illusion.

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Bang!!

Countless flames splattered wildly. The crimson almost completely colored the entire night sky.

Within the forest, a huge fire blazed fiercely.

In the clearing surrounded by flames,

a slender, blonde man half-reclined against a tree that was not burning. A transparent hole in his chest allowed one to see the tree trunk behind.

A group of people stood before him, including elderly men, middle-aged men, and young men and women, most in formal attire, all with serious expressions.

"Speak! Who sent you!" the elderly leader demanded sternly, leaning on his cane.

"Heh heh... just you wait... the Divine Artifact components are ours... no one can stop us! No one!" the blonde man, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, said with a strained smile, his eyes twinkling like rubies.(To be continued. If you enjoy this piece, we welcome you to cast your recommendation and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)